Jan 17, 2019 | by Kane Pitman, ESPN

MILWAUKEE - The Utah Jazz came into the 2018-19 season with sky-high expectations, following what was a surprisingly impressive playoff run last season. Despite that, the Jazz have sputtered their way through the season's first half and sit just outside the Western conference playoff picture.

Before his team's showdown with Thon Maker and the Milwaukee Bucks last week, ESPN caught up with Joe Ingles, who at 31, shared a realistic ...

Jan 13, 2019 | by Chase Hughes, NBC Sports Washington

The Wizards fell to the Toronto Raptors 140-138 in double overtime on Sunday afternoon, an instant classic despite the disappointing result for Washington. Here are some numbers to put it all into perspective...

Jan 10, 2019 | by Candace Buckner, The Washington Post

Sam Dekker is chowing down a sandwich from the postgame locker room spread. Judging by how he’s devouring every morsel, the food is satisfying. But it’s not quite the meal he has been jonesing for — a ButterBurger from a Wisconsin-based fast food chain.

“I love Culver’s. I’ve eaten at Culver’s since I was a baby,” Dekker offers through bites with ...

Jan 03, 2019 | by Taylor C. Snow, Celtics.com

BOSTON – If Gordon Hayward’s New Year’s resolution was to enhance his explosiveness, then he’s off to a great start.

The Boston Celtics opened the 2019 portion of their season Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Hayward pulled all of his scoring tricks out of the bag during a season-high 35-point performance that helped pave the way to a 115-102 win ...

Jan 03, 2019 | by Candace Buckner, The Washington Post

Bradley Beal has made it clear: Clutch time is his. Though he may spend the majority of games as he did Wednesday night — finding open teammates when defenses turn aggressive and orchestrating pick-and-rolls with Thomas Bryant, the bundle of energy the Washington Wizards call their center — Beal will be the one taking over when it matters.

Jan 02, 2019 | by Evan Dammarell, Forbes.com

As 2018 came to a close for the Cleveland Cavaliers, a very exciting NBA career is just beginning for Cavaliers forward Jaron Blossomgame. On December 29, the Cavaliers faced the Atlanta Hawks, Blossomgame's hometown team. The Cavaliers lost 111-108 and Blossomgame finished with 2 points and 2 rebounds in 23 minutes of play. But, Blossomgame would not trade this moment ...